as in coming down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
across the United Kingdom a number of children have gone down with chicken pox this week
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Reconciliation is as natural as conflict — but pacifism, or being completely unwilling to defend yourself, while aiming for peace as an end, provides no means of getting there.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Talks between North Kansas City and the Royals to build a new ballpark there appear to be getting more serious as the mayor says the city is working out the framework of a deal.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the week, participants will be catching waves with confidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pearsall is also out, but the team has found a lot of help with Jauan Jennings and new addition Kendrick Bourne, emerging as a solid pass catching weapon.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the 1957 film Old Yeller, the dog gets shot by his owner after contracting rabies.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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People who are taking long courses of certain antibiotics, use medical devices such as respirators and catheters, and those with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk of contracting a CRE infection, said the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Going down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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